Bare-die smart bridge connected with copper pillars for system-in-package apparatus

ABSTRACT

A system-in-package apparatus includes a semiconductive bridge that uses bare-die pillars to couple with a semiconductive device such as a processor die. The apparatus achieves a thin form factor.

FIELD

This disclosure relates to system-in-package configurations where a baredie semiconductive connector is coupled with copper pillars between twodevices.

BACKGROUND

Package miniaturization poses device-integration challenges, wherethin-profile apparatus are useful, but interconnections both active andpassive devices require physical protection and heat management whileminiaturizing the package.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Disclosed embodiments are illustrated by way of example, and not by wayof limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings where likereference numerals may refer to similar elements, in which:

FIG. 1 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatusthat includes a semiconductive bridge according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1A is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 1 during assembly according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1B is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 1 after further processing of the structure depicted inFIG. 1A according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1C is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 1 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 1B according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1D is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 1 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 1C according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatusthat includes a redistribution layer and at least a semiconductivebridge and a first integrated circuit die according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2C is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 2 after further process of the structure depicted, forexample in FIGS. 1A and 1B according to an embodiment;

FIG. 2D is a cross-section elevation of the system-in-package apparatusdepicted in FIG. 2 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 2C according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatusthat includes at least one of a redistribution layer and asemiconductive bridge that includes through-silicon vias according to anembodiment;

FIG. 4 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatusthat includes a plurality of semiconductive bridges according to anembodiment;

FIG. 5 is a process flow diagram that illustrates assembly of asystem-in-package that includes at least one semiconductive bridge thatis coupled to interconnect pillars according to an embodiment; and

FIG. 6 is included to show an example of higher level deviceapplications for the disclosed embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Disclosed embodiments include bare die smart connectors that use asemiconductive bridge that is affixed in a mass such as a moldingcompound. The smart connector is coupled to interconnect pillars forcoupling a semiconductive device such as a processor.

FIG. 1 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatus 100that includes a semiconductive bridge 10 according to an embodiment. Thesemiconductive bridge 10 may be referred to as a smart die connector 10.The semiconductive bridge 10 may be referred to as a bare die siliconbridge 10.

The semiconductive bridge 10 is affixed in a mass 110 such as anencapsulation material 110. The semiconductive bridge 10 includes anactive surface 112 and a backside surface 114. The mass 110 includes adie side 116 and a land side 118. In an embodiment, the backside surface114 is fully enclosed in the mass 110.

In an embodiment, the mass 110 is a molding compound that is useful forencapsulating semiconductive devices such as the semiconductive bridge10. In an embodiment, the mass 110 is a molding compound such as athermally cured resin material that is useful for encapsulatingsemiconductive devices such as the semiconductive bridge 10.

The system-in-package (SiP) apparatus 100 also includes an interconnectpackage 13 that is also affixed in the mass 110. In an embodiment, theinterconnect package 13 is a laminated structure 13 that providesinterconnect- and trace interconnection (as illustrated in FIG. 2D)between the die side 116 and the land side 118. In an embodiment, theinterconnect package 13 is a through-package via structure 13 thatincludes via bars (as illustrated in FIG. 2C) that pass straight throughthe interconnect package 13 between the die side 116 and the land side118. In an embodiment, the interconnect package 13 is made from organicmaterials such as FR4 construction. In an embodiment, the interconnectpackage 13 is made from semiconductive materials. In an embodiment, theinterconnect package 13 is made from inorganic materials such as a glassconstruction.

In an embodiment, a semiconductive device 11 such as a processor logicdie 11 is affixed in a capping material 120 such as a mold cap 120. Inan embodiment, the capping material 120 is an optically cured resin. Inan embodiment, the capping material is a thermally cured resin of adifferent quality from the mass 110. The semiconductive device 11 mayalso be referred to as an integrated circuit (IC) die 11. In anembodiment, the processor logic die 11 is a processor manufactured byIntel Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif. Electronic communication by thesemiconductive device 11 with the semiconductive bridge 10 isfacilitated by a first plurality of interconnect pillars, one of whichis indicated by reference numeral 121. The semiconductive device 11 isalso coupled to the interconnect package 13 by a third plurality ofinterconnect pillars, one of which is indicated by the reference numeral123.

In an embodiment, the semiconductive device 11 is a first semiconductivedevice 11, and a second semiconductive device 12 such as a memory die 12is affixed in the capping material 120. In an embodiment, the secondsemiconductive device 12 is a memory die manufactured by IM Flashtechnologies of Lehi, Utah. In a memory-die embodiment, the secondsemiconductive device 12 may also be referred to as an IC memory die 12.Electronic communication by the second semiconductor device 12 with thesemiconductive bridge 10 is facilitated by a second plurality ofinterconnect pillars, one of which is indicated by reference numeral122.

In an embodiment, the interconnect package 13 is a first interconnectpackage 13 and a second interconnect package 14 is also affixed in themass 110. In an embodiment, the second interconnect package 14 is alaminated structure 14 that provides interconnect-and-traceinterconnection between the die side 116 and the land side 118. In anembodiment, the second interconnect package 14 is a through-package viastructure 14 that includes via bars between the die side 116 and theland side 118.

In an embodiment, the SiP apparatus 100 includes a passive component 15such as a diode 15. In an embodiment, the passive component 15 is abalun 15 and the second semiconductive device 12 is a baseband processorthat is assisted by the balun 15. Electronic communication by passivecomponent 15 with the semiconductive bridge 10 is facilitated by a fifthplurality of interconnect pillars, one of which is indicated byreference numeral 125.

A capping material 120 is provided to cover the devices that are coupledto the semiconductive bridge 10. In an embodiment, the capping materialis a mold cap compound.

FIG. 1A is a cross-section elevation 101 of the SiP apparatus 100depicted in FIG. 1 during assembly according to an embodiment. Cartesianreferences are given in −Z and X as the structure depicted in FIG. 1Awill be vertically inverted after further processing. A release layer126 is provided, to which the semiconductive bridge 10 is mounted in aflipped configuration to the release layer 126. Additionally, the firstinterconnect package 13 is also positioned on the release layer 126 inan embodiment. Additionally, the second interconnect package 14 is alsopositioned on the release layer 126 in an embodiment.

FIG. 1B is a cross-section elevation 102 of the SiP apparatus 100depicted in FIG. 1 after further processing of the structure depicted inFIG. 1A according to an embodiment. A mass 110 has been applied to thesemiconductive bridge 10, the first- and second interconnect packages 13and 14, respectively, as well as to the release layer 126. By thisprocess, the articles 10, 13 and 14 are affixed and are ready to beinverted for further processing.

FIG. 1C is a cross-section elevation 103 of the SiP apparatus 100depicted in FIG. 1 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 1B according to an embodiment. Cartesian references are given in Zand X as the structure depicted in FIG. 1B has been vertically inverted.The release layer 126, depicted in FIG. 1B, has been removed. It can beseen that bond pads are illustrated, which are useful for describingbonding locations both for interconnect pillars as well as electricalbumps.

FIG. 1D is a cross-section elevation 104 of the SiP apparatus 100depicted in FIG. 1 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 1C according to an embodiment. Placement of the first plurality ofinterconnect pillars 121 is accomplished by growing the pillars 121 insitu upon the plurality of bond pads that are depicted within thefootprint 121′ according to an embodiment. For example, electrolyticdeposition of a copper-containing material may be accomplished bygrowing the interconnect pillars 121 through a mask (not illustrated).In an embodiment, electroless deposition of a primer layer upon a givenbond pad is done, such as a precious metal film, e.g., gold, followed byelectrolytic deposition of interconnect-grade copper. Placement of thesecond plurality of interconnect pillars 122 is accomplished by growingthe pillars 122 in situ upon the plurality of bond pads that aredepicted within the footprint 122′ according to an embodiment. Placementof the third plurality of interconnect pillars 123 is accomplished bygrowing the pillars 123 in situ upon the plurality of bond pads that aredepicted within the footprint 123′ according to an embodiment. Placementof the fourth plurality of interconnect pillars 124 is accomplished bygrowing the pillars 124 in situ upon the plurality of bond pads that aredepicted within the footprint 124′ according to an embodiment. Placementof the fifth plurality of interconnect pillars 125 is accomplished bygrowing the pillars 125 in situ upon the plurality of bond pads that aredepicted within the footprint 125′ according to an embodiment. It is nowunderstandable that each of the interconnect pillar sets may be grownindividually, or a subset of the depicted pillars may be established,depending upon a given useful application needed. In an embodiment, allof the depicted pillars are grown in situ simultaneously.

Reference is again made to FIG. 1. After processing depicted in any ofthe previous figures, an electrical bump array is formed on theinterconnect packages, one landside bump of which is enumerated withreference numeral 128. In an embodiment, a board 130 is assembled to theelectrical bump array 128. In particular, the electrical bump array 128may be referred to as a landside bump array 128.

Useful applications of SiP embodiments that contain the semiconductivebridge 10 include a lowered Z-height due to interconnect pillar lengthsuch as in a range between about 10 micrometer (micron) and 50 micron.Useful applications of SiP embodiments that contain the semiconductivebridge 10 include a lowered Z-height due to the semiconductive bridge 10being located at approximately the same Z-location of the interconnectpackage 13, and the material qualities of the mass 110 beingsufficiently stiff as to preclude the use of a core material.

In an embodiment, the semiconductive bridge 10 is referred to as a smartbridge 10 where back-end-of-line (BEOL) metallization connects logic inthe smart bridge 10 between the first IC device 11 and the second an ICdevice 12. In an embodiment, the smart bridge 10 includes BEOLmetallization that connects microcontroller logic in the smart bridge 10between the first IC device 11 and the second an IC device 12. In anembodiment, the smart bridge 10 includes BEOL metallization thatconnects external sensor logic in the smart bridge 10 between the firstIC device 11 and the second an IC device 12. In an embodiment, the smartbridge 10 includes BEOL metallization that connects memory controllerlogic, with no memory functionality in the smart bridge 10, but thememory controller logic affects communication between the first ICdevice 11 and a memory IC device 12. In an embodiment, the smart bridge10 includes BEOL metallization that contains switching logic such as forpower-conservation functionality or such as temperature-controlfunctionality between the first IC device 11 and the second IC device12.

FIG. 2 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatus 200that includes a redistribution layer 20 and at least a semiconductivebridge 10 and a first IC die 11 according to an embodiment. Theredistribution layer (RDL) 20 is useful where, in an example embodiment,increased pin count is desired, particularly in regions between e.g.,the semiconductive bridge 10 and a given interconnect package 13. Forexample, the RDL 20 expands design freedom as the interconnect pillarsare not necessarily tied to a give pad position on the semiconductivebridge 10, nor to a given pad position of a given interconnect package,or both. In a non-limiting illustrative embodiment, it can be seen thatfirst- and third interconnect pillar footprints 121′ and 123′respectively have a number of interconnect pillars there (three areillustrated by non-limiting example) between that connect from the firstIC die 11 to the RDL 20 and for illustrative purposes, and not bynecessity, but the three illustrated interconnect pillars are notdirectly above either of the semiconductive bridge 10 nor the firstinterconnect package 13. Similarly, in a non-limiting illustrativeembodiment, it can be seen that second- and fourth interconnect pillarfootprints 122′ and 124′ respectively have a number of interconnectpillars there between that connect from the second IC die 12 to the RDL20. It should be understood that the RDL 20 does not necessarily providea direct Z-direction contact between any interconnect pillar and e.g. adevice directly underlying the interconnect pillar, although such adirect Z-direction contact is not excluded.

FIG. 2C is a cross-section elevation 203 of the SiP apparatus 200depicted in FIG. 2 after further process of the structure depicted, forexample in FIGS. 1A and 1B according to an embodiment. Items 2A and 2Bare not used. The release layer 126, depicted in FIG. 1B, has beenremoved. It can be seen that bond pads in interconnect packages 13 and14 are illustrated substantially flush with the land side 118, but theRDL 20 precludes explicit illustration of bond pads for thesemiconductive bridge 10 and the interconnect packages 13 and 14 wherethe semiconductive bridge 10 and the packages 13 and 14 aresubstantially flush with the die side 116 of the mass 110.

FIG. 2D is a cross-section elevation 204 of the SIP apparatus 200depicted in FIG. 2 after further process of the structure depicted inFIG. 2C according to an embodiment. Placement of the several pluralitiesof interconnect pillars 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 is accomplished byany technique disclosed herein for the embodiments depicted in FIG. 1D.It can be seen that more interconnect pillars are depicted than justthose categorized within the footprints 121′, 122′, 123′, 124′ and 125′in order to accommodate a higher pin count in an embodiment. In anembodiment, the pin count may be higher or lower, but placement of theseveral interconnect pillars may be altered to facilitate the RDL 20.

It may now be understood that a via-pillar interconnect package 13 maybe used as one- or both of the interconnect packages in any givenembodiment. It may now be understood that a via-trace interconnectpackage 14 may be used as one- or both of the interconnect packages inany given embodiment. It may now be understood that a combination ofvia-pillar interconnect package 13 and a via-trace interconnect package14 may be used together in any given embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatus 300that includes at least one of a redistribution layer 20 and asemiconductive bridge 10 that includes through-silicon vias (TSVs), oneof which is illustrated with the numeral 310 according to an embodiment.It can be seen that Z-direction geometries have been altered to allowthe backside 114 of the semiconductive bridge 10 to be substantiallyflush with the land side 118 of the mass 110. This configuration allowsfor TSVs 310 to be bumped at the level of the landside bump array 128.

In an embodiment, the SiP 300 may be configured without the RDL 20(restricting the interconnect pillars to the enumerated footprints), andthe semiconductive bridge 10 provides TSV communication to the land side118. In embodiment without an RDL, no interconnect package (13 nor 14)is used such that all communication to the land side 118 is through theTSVs 310. In embodiment without RDL, no interconnect package (13 nor 14)is used such that all communication to the land side 118 is through theTSVs 310. In embodiment without an RDL, only one interconnect package(e.g. package 13) is used such that all communication to the land side118 is in part through the interconnect package 13 and in part throughthe TSVs 310.

In an embodiment including the RDL 20, no interconnect package (13 nor14) is used such that all communication to the land side 118 is throughthe TSVs 310. In embodiment including the RDL 20, only one interconnectpackage (e.g. package 13) is used such that all communication to theland side 118 is in part through the interconnect package 13 and in partthrough the TSVs 310.

FIG. 4 is a cross-section elevation of a system-in-package apparatus 400that includes a plurality of semiconductive bridges 10 and 16 accordingto an embodiment. Similarities are seen in the SiP apparatus 400 topreviously disclosed embodiments. In an embodiment, the semiconductivebridge 10 is a first semiconductive bridge 10 and the semiconductivebridge 16 is a subsequent semiconductive bridge 16. The subsequentsemiconductive bridge 16 includes an active surface 132 and a backsidesurface 134. Where only two semiconductive bridges are present, thesubsequent semiconductive bridge 16 may be referred to as a secondsemiconductive bridge 16.

It can be seen that several interconnect pillars couple devices as wellas interconnect packages 13, 14, and 18 such that electroniccommunication may be continuous from the IC die 11 to an external device17 through the several series of interconnect pillars. In an embodiment,the external device 17 is a camera with a lens 17′. In an embodiment,the external device 17 includes a touch-sensitive display screen 17′. Inan embodiment, the external device 17 includes a user interface 17′.

Whereas the SiP apparatus 400 is illustrated as a bare-diesemiconductive bridge-coupled apparatus, it is understood that an RDLmay be used between the series of interconnect pillars and the die side116 of the mass 110 as is illustrated in other disclosed embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a process flow diagram 500 that illustrates assembly of an SiPthat includes at least one semiconductive bridge that is coupled tointerconnect pillars according to an embodiment.

At 510, the process includes attaching a semiconductive bridge and aninterconnect package to a release layer.

At 520, the process includes affixing the semiconductive bridge and theinterconnect package in a mass.

At 530, the process includes removing the release layer.

At 540, the process includes assembling first- second- and thirdpluralities of interconnect pillars to the semiconductive bridge.

At 550, the process includes assembling a first semiconductive device tothe first- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars.

At 560, the process includes applying a capping material to cover thefirst semiconductive device and in contact with the interconnectpillars.

At 570, the process includes assembling the SiP, that includes a smartbridge, to a computing system.

FIG. 6 is included to show an example of a higher level deviceapplication for the disclosed embodiments. In an embodiment, a computingsystem 600 includes, but is not limited to, a desktop computer. In anembodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limited to a laptopcomputer. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limited toa netbook. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limitedto a tablet. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limitedto a notebook computer. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes, but isnot limited to a personal digital assistant (PDA). In an embodiment, asystem 600 includes, but is not limited to a server. In an embodiment, asystem 600 includes, but is not limited to a workstation. In anembodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limited to a cellulartelephone. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes, but is not limitedto a mobile computing device. In an embodiment, a system 600 includes,but is not limited to a smart phone. In an embodiment, a system 600includes, but is not limited to an internet appliance. Other types ofcomputing device may be configured with the microelectronic device thatincludes a system-in-package apparatus with a semiconductive bridgeembodiment.

In some embodiments, the system-in-package apparatus with asemiconductive bridge embodiment 600 includes a system on a chip (SOC)system.

In an embodiment, the processor 610 has one or more processing cores 612and 612N, where 612N represents the Nth processor core inside processor610 where N is a positive integer. In an embodiment, the electronicdevice system 600 using a system-in-package apparatus with asemiconductive bridge embodiment that includes multiple processorsincluding 610 and 605, where the processor 605 has logic similar oridentical to the logic of the processor 610. In an embodiment, theprocessing core 612 includes, but is not limited to, pre-fetch logic tofetch instructions, decode logic to decode the instructions, executionlogic to execute instructions and the like. In an embodiment, theprocessor 610 has a cache memory 616 to cache at least one ofinstructions and data for the SiP device system 600. The cache memory616 may be organized into a hierarchal structure including one or morelevels of cache memory.

In an embodiment, the processor 610 includes a memory controller 614,which is operable to perform functions that enable the processor 610 toaccess and communicate with memory 630 that includes at least one of avolatile memory 632 and a non-volatile memory 634. In an embodiment, theprocessor 610 is coupled with memory 630 and chipset 620. The processor610 may also be coupled to a wireless antenna 678 to communicate withany device configured to at least one of transmit and receive wirelesssignals. In an embodiment, the wireless antenna interface 678 operatesin accordance with, but is not limited to, the IEEE 802.11 standard andits related family, Home Plug AV (HPAV), Ultra Wide Band (UWB),Bluetooth, WiMax, or any form of wireless communication protocol.

In an embodiment, the volatile memory 632 includes, but is not limitedto, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), Dynamic RandomAccess Memory (DRAM), RAMBUS Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM),and/or any other type of random access memory device. The non-volatilememory 634 includes, but is not limited to, flash memory, phase changememory (PCM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmableread-only memory (EEPROM), or any other type of non-volatile memorydevice.

The memory 630 stores information and instructions to be executed by theprocessor 610. In an embodiment, the memory 630 may also store temporaryvariables or other intermediate information while the processor 610 isexecuting instructions. In the illustrated embodiment, the chipset 620connects with processor 610 via Point-to-Point (PtP or P-P) interfaces617 and 622. Either of these PtP embodiments may be achieved using asystem-in-package apparatus with a semiconductive bridge embodiment asset forth in this disclosure. The chipset 620 enables the processor 610to connect to other elements in the SiP device system 600. In anembodiment, interfaces 617 and 622 operate in accordance with a PtPcommunication protocol such as the Intel® QuickPath interconnect (QPI)or the like. In other embodiments, a different interconnect may be used.

In an embodiment, the chipset 620 is operable to communicate with theprocessor 610, 605N, the display device 640, and other devices 672, 676,674, 660, 662, 664, 666, 677, etc. The chipset 620 may also be coupledto a wireless antenna 678 to communicate with any device configured toat least do one of transmit and receive wireless signals.

The chipset 620 connects to the display device 640 via the interface626. The display 640 may be, for example, a liquid crystal display(LCD), a plasma display, cathode ray tube (CRT) display, or any otherform of visual display device. In and embodiment, the processor 610 andthe chipset 620 are merged into a single SOC. Additionally, the chipset620 connects to one or more buses 650 and 655 that interconnect variouselements 674, 660, 662, 664, and 666. Buses 650 and 655 may beinterconnected together via a bus bridge 672. In an embodiment, thechipset 620 couples with a non-volatile memory 660, a mass storagedevice(s) 662, a keyboard/mouse 664, and a network interface 666 by wayof at least one of the interface 624 and 674, the smart TV 676, and theconsumer electronics 677, etc.

In and embodiment, the mass storage device 662 includes, but is notlimited to, a solid state drive, a hard disk drive, a universal serialbus flash memory drive, or any other form of computer data storagemedium. In one embodiment, network interface 666 is implemented by anytype of well-known network interface standard including, but not limitedto, an Ethernet interface, a universal serial bus (USB) interface, aPeripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express interface, a wirelessinterface and/or any other suitable type of interface. In oneembodiment, the wireless interface operates in accordance with, but isnot limited to, the IEEE 802.11 standard and its related family, HomePlug AV (HPAV), Ultra Wide Band (UWB), Bluetooth, WiMax, or any form ofwireless communication protocol.

While the modules shown in FIG. 6 are depicted as separate blocks withinthe SIP apparatus in a computing system 600, the functions performed bysome of these blocks may be integrated within a single semiconductorcircuit or may be implemented using two or more separate integratedcircuits. For example, although cache memory 616 is depicted as aseparate block within processor 610, cache memory 616 (or selectedaspects of 616) can be incorporated into the processor core 612.

Where useful, the computing system 600 may have an outer shell that ispart of the several land side board embodiments that would be attachedat the bump array 128 described in this disclosure. In FIG. 1, a board130 is coupled to the electrical bump array 128. In an embodiment, anouter shell 131 is an electrically insulated structure on the board 130that also provides physical protection for the SiP apparatus 100.

It may now be understood that a board 130 embodiment may be applied toeach illustrated and described electrical bump array 128.

To illustrate the memory-die stacked memory module in a system inpackage apparatus embodiments and methods disclosed herein, anon-limiting list of examples is provided herein:

Example 1 is a system-in-package apparatus comprising: a semiconductivebridge fixed in a mass, the semiconductive bridge including an activesurface and a backside surface, and the mass including a die side and aland side; first- and second pluralities of interconnect pillarsextending from the active surface; an interconnect package fixed in themass, wherein the interconnect package communicates from the die side tothe land side; a third plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on theinterconnect package at the die side; a first semiconductive die coupledto the first- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars; a secondsemiconductive die coupled to the second plurality of interconnectpillars; and wherein the first and second semiconductive dice areaffixed in a capping material, and wherein the capping material contactsthe first- second- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars.

In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includeswherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: a second interconnect package fixed in the mass,wherein the second interconnect package communicates from the die sideto the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed onthe second interconnect package at the die side, wherein the second- andfourth pluralities of interconnect pillars are coupled to the secondsemiconductive die, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourthplurality of interconnect pillars.

In Example 3, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-2optionally include a passive device coupled to the semiconductive bridgeat a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars that are disposed betweenthe first- and second pluralities of interconnect pillars.

In Example 4, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-3optionally include wherein the interconnect package is a firstinterconnect package, further including: a second interconnect packagefixed in the mass, wherein the second interconnect package communicatesfrom the die side to the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnectpillars disposed on the second interconnect package at the die side,wherein the second- and fourth pluralities of interconnect pillars arecoupled to the second semiconductive die, and wherein the cappingmaterial contacts the fourth plurality of interconnect pillars; whereinthe first semiconductive device is a processor device, and wherein thesecond semiconductive die is a memory device.

In Example 5, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-4optionally include an electrical bump array disposed on the land sideand coupled to the interconnect package.

In Example 6, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-5optionally include a redistribution layer that abuts the severalpluralities of interconnect pillars, and wherein the redistributionlayer contacts the semiconductive bridge and the interconnect package ata level of the active surface and the die side.

In Example 7, the subject matter of Example 6 optionally includeswherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: a second interconnect package fixed in the mass,wherein the second interconnect package communicates from the die sideto the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed onthe second interconnect package at the redistribution layer above thedie side, wherein the second- and fourth pluralities of interconnectpillars are coupled to the second semiconductive die through theredistribution layer, and wherein the capping material contacts thefourth plurality of interconnect pillars and the redistribution layer.

In Example 8, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 6-7optionally include a passive device coupled to the redistribution layerby a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed between the first-and second pluralities of interconnect pillars.

In Example 9, the subject matter of Example 8 optionally includeswherein the passive device is a diode.

In Example 10, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-9optionally include wherein the backside surface is fully enclosed in themass.

In Example 11, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-10optionally include wherein the semiconductive bridge includes athrough-silicon via, and wherein the backside surface emerges from themass, further including: an electrical bump array disposed on the landside and coupled to the interconnect package; and wherein the electricalbump array includes an electrical bump on the semiconductive bridge atthe backside surface, wherein the through-silicon via is coupled to theelectrical bump.

In Example 12, the subject matter of Example 11 optionally includeswherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: a second interconnect package fixed in the mass,wherein the second interconnect package communicates from the die sideto the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed onthe second interconnect package at the die side, wherein the second- andfourth pluralities of interconnect pillars are coupled to the secondsemiconductive die, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourthplurality of interconnect pillars.

In Example 13, the subject matter of Example 12 optionally includes apassive device coupled to the semiconductive bridge at a filth pluralityof interconnect pillars that are disposed between the first- and secondpluralities of interconnect pillars.

In Example 14, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-13optionally include an electrical bump array assembled to theinterconnect package; and a board assembled to the electrical bumparray.

In Example 15, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-14optionally include wherein the interconnect package is aninterconnect-and-trace connection between the die side and the land sideof the mass.

In Example 16, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-15optionally include wherein the interconnect package is a through-packagevia structure connection between the die side and the land side of themass.

In Example 17, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-16optionally include wherein the mass is a thermally cured resin andwherein the capping material is an optically cured resin.

Example 18 is a system-in-package apparatus comprising: a semiconductivebridge including an active surface and a backside surface; first- andsecond pluralities of interconnect pillars extending from the activesurface; an interconnect package including a die side and a land side,wherein the interconnect package communicates from the die side to theland side; a third plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on theinterconnect package at the die side; a first semiconductive die coupledto the first- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars; a secondsemiconductive die coupled to the second plurality of interconnectpillars; and wherein the first and second semiconductive dice areaffixed in a capping material, and wherein the capping material contactsthe first- second- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars.

In Example 19, the subject matter of Example 18 optionally includeswherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: a second interconnect package including a die sideand a land side that are substantially coplanar with the firstinterconnect package die side and land side; a fourth plurality ofinterconnect pillars disposed on the second interconnect package at thedie side, wherein the second- and fourth pluralities of interconnectpillars are coupled to the second semiconductive die, and wherein thecapping material contacts the fourth plurality of interconnect pillars.

In Example 20, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 18-19optionally include a passive device coupled to the semiconductive bridgeat a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars that are disposed betweenthe first- and second pluralities of interconnect pillars.

Example 21 is a method of assembling a bridge—containing asystem-in-package (SiP) apparatus, comprising: attaching asemiconductive bridge and an interconnect package to a release layer,wherein the semiconductive bridge includes an active surface and abackside surface; affixing the semiconductive bridge and theinterconnect package in a mass; removing the release layer; assemblingfirst- and second pluralities of interconnect pillars to thesemiconductive bridge; assembling a third plurality of interconnectpillars to the interconnect package; coupling a logic die to first- andthird pluralities of interconnect pillars; and affixing the logic dieand the pluralities of interconnect pillars in a capping material,wherein the capping material contacts the semiconductive bridge activesurface.

In Example 22, the subject matter of Example 21 optionally includeswherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: attaching a second interconnect package to therelease layer; affixing the second interconnect package in the mass;assembling a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars to the secondinterconnect package; coupling a memory die to second- and fourthpluralities of interconnect pillars; and affixing the memory die and thepluralities of interconnect pillars in the capping material.

In Example 23, the subject matter of Example 22 optionally includeswherein the semiconductive bridge is a first semiconductive bridge, themethod further including: attaching a third interconnect package and asecond semiconductive bridge to the release layer; affixing the thirdinterconnect package and the second semiconductive bridge in the mass;coupling a user interface to the third interconnect package and thesecond semiconductive bridge; and affixing the user interface in thecapping material.

In Example 24, the subject matter of Example 23 optionally includesassembling an electrical bump array to the first- second and thirdinterconnect packages at the land side; and assembling a board to theelectrical bump array.

In Example 25, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 21-24optionally include assembling an electrical bump array to theinterconnect package at the land side; and assembling a board to theelectrical bump array.

Example 26 is a computing system containing a system-in-package (SiP)apparatus, comprising: a semiconductive bridge fixed in a mass, thesemiconductive bridge including an active surface and a backsidesurface, and the mass including a die side and a land side; first- andsecond pluralities of interconnect pillars extending from the activesurface; a first interconnect package fixed in the mass, wherein thefirst interconnect package communicates from the die side to the landside; a third plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on theinterconnect package at the die side; a second interconnect packagefixed in the mass, wherein the second interconnect package communicatesfrom the die side to the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnectpillars disposed on the second interconnect package at the die side; afirst semiconductive die coupled to the first- and third pluralities ofinterconnect pillars; a second semiconductive die coupled to the second-and fourth plurality of interconnect pillars; wherein the first andsecond semiconductive dice are affixed in a capping material, andwherein the capping material contacts the first- second- and thirdpluralities of interconnect pillars; an electrical bump array coupled tothe first- and second interconnect packages at the land side; and aboard coupled to the electrical bump array, wherein the board includesan outer shell that provides electrical insulation to the SiP apparatus.

In Example 27, the subject matter of Example 26 optionally includes asecond semiconductive bridge fixed in the mass; a third interconnectpackage fixed in the mass, wherein the third interconnect package isexposed as both the die side and the land side; and a user interfacecoupled to the second semiconductive bridge and the third interconnectpackage.

The above detailed description includes references to the accompanyingdrawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawingsshow, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which theinvention can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred toherein as “examples.” Such examples can include elements in addition tothose shown or described. However, the present inventors alsocontemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described areprovided. Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examplesusing any combination or permutation of those elements shown ordescribed (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to aparticular example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect toother examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or describedherein.

In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and anydocuments so incorporated by reference, the usage in this documentcontrols.

In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patentdocuments, to include one or more than one, independent of any otherinstances or usages of “at least one” or “one or more.” In thisdocument, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that“A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unlessotherwise indicated. In this document, the terms “including” and “inwhich” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms“comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms“including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device,article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements inaddition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemedto fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the followingclaims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merelyas labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements ontheir objects.

Method examples described herein can be machine or computer-implementedat least in part. Some examples can include a computer-readable mediumor machine-readable medium encoded with instructions operable toconfigure an electrical device to perform methods as described in theabove examples. An implementation of such methods can include code, suchas microcode, assembly language code, a higher-level language code, orthe like. Such code can include computer readable instructions forperforming various methods. The code may form portions of computerprogram products. Further, in an example, the code can be tangiblystored on one or more volatile, non-transitory, or non-volatile tangiblecomputer-readable media, such as during execution or at other times.Examples of these tangible computer-readable media can include, but arenot limited to, hard disks, removable magnetic disks, removable opticaldisks (e.g., compact disks and digital video disks), magnetic cassettes,memory cards or sticks, random access memories (RAMs), read onlymemories (ROMs), and the like.

The above description is intended to be illustrative, and notrestrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or moreaspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. Otherembodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary skill in the artupon reviewing the above description. The Abstract is provided to complywith 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain thenature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with theunderstanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scopeor meaning of the claims. Also, in the above Detailed Description,various features may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure.This should not be interpreted as intending that an unclaimed disclosedfeature is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter maylie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment.Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the DetailedDescription as examples or embodiments, with each claim standing on itsown as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that suchembodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations orpermutations. The scope of the invention should be determined withreference to the appended claims, along with the full scope ofequivalents to which such claims are entitled.

1.-27. (canceled)
 28. A system-in-package apparatus comprising: asemiconductive bridge fixed in a mass, the semi conductive bridgeincluding an active surface and a backside surface; and the massincluding a die side and a land side; first- and second pluralities ofinterconnect pillars extending from the active surface; an interconnectpackage fixed in the mass, wherein the interconnect package communicatesfrom the die side to the land side; a third plurality of interconnectpillars disposed on the interconnect package at the die side; a firstsemiconductive die coupled to the first- and third pluralities ofinterconnect pillars; a second semi conductive die coupled to the secondplurality of interconnect pillars; and wherein the first and secondsemiconductive dice are affixed in a capping material, and wherein thecapping material contacts the first- second- and third pluralities ofinterconnect pillars.
 29. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 28,wherein the interconnect package is a first interconnect package,further including: a second interconnect package fixed in the mass,wherein the second interconnect package communicates from the die sideto the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed onthe second interconnect package at the die side, wherein the second- andfourth pluralities of interconnect pillars are coupled to the secondsemiconductive die, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourthplurality of interconnect pillars.
 30. The system-in-package apparatusof claim 28, further including a passive device coupled to thesemiconductive bridge at a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars thatare disposed between the first- and second pluralities of interconnectpillars.
 31. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 28, wherein theinterconnect package is a first interconnect package, further including:a second interconnect package fixed in the mass, wherein the secondinterconnect package communicates from the die side to the land side; afourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on the secondinterconnect package at the die side, wherein the second- and fourthpluralities of interconnect pillars are coupled to the secondsemiconductive die, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourthplurality of interconnect pillars; wherein the first semiconductivedevice is a processor device, and wherein the second semiconductive dieis a memory device.
 32. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 28,further including an electrical bump array disposed on the land side andcoupled to the interconnect package.
 33. The system-in-package apparatusof claim 28, further including a redistribution layer that abuts theseveral pluralities of interconnect pillars, and wherein theredistribution layer contacts the semiconductive bridge and theinterconnect package at a level of the active surface and the die side.34. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 33, wherein theinterconnect package is a first interconnect package, further including:a second interconnect package fixed in the mass, wherein the secondinterconnect package communicates from the die side to the land side; afourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on the secondinterconnect package at the redistribution layer above the die side,wherein the second- and fourth pluralities of interconnect pillars arecoupled to the second semi conductive die through the redistributionlayer, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourth plurality ofinterconnect pillars and the redistribution layer.
 35. Thesystem-in-package apparatus of claim 33, further including a passivedevice coupled to the redistribution layer by a fifth plurality ofinterconnect pillars disposed between the first- and second pluralitiesof interconnect pillars.
 36. The system-in-package apparatus of claim35, wherein the passive device is a diode.
 37. The system-in-packageapparatus of claim 28, wherein the backside surface is fully enclosed inthe mass.
 38. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 28, wherein thesemiconductive bridge includes a through-silicon via, and wherein thebackside surface emerges from the mass, further including: an electricalbump array disposed on the land side and coupled to the interconnectpackage; and wherein the electrical bump array includes an electricalbump on the semiconductive bridge at the backside surface, wherein thethrough-silicon via is coupled to the electrical bump.
 39. Thesystem-in-package apparatus of claim 38, wherein the interconnectpackage is a first interconnect package, further including: a secondinterconnect package fixed in the mass, wherein the second interconnectpackage communicates from the die side to the land side; a fourthplurality of interconnect pillars disposed on the second interconnectpackage at the die side, wherein the second- and fourth pluralities ofinterconnect pillars are coupled to the second semiconductive die, andwherein the capping material contacts the fourth plurality ofinterconnect pillars.
 40. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 39,further including a passive device coupled to the semiconductive bridgeat a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars that are disposed betweenthe first- and second pluralities of interconnect pillars.
 41. Thesystem-in-package apparatus of claim 28, further including: anelectrical bump array assembled to the interconnect package; and a boardassembled to the electrical bump array.
 42. The system-in-packageapparatus of claim 28, wherein the interconnect package is aninterconnect-and-trace connection between the die side and the land sideof the mass.
 43. The system-in-package apparatus of claim 28, whereinthe interconnect package is a through-package via structure connectionbetween the die side and the land side of the mass.
 44. Thesystem-in-package apparatus of claim 28, wherein the mass is a thermallycured resin and wherein the capping material is an optically curedresin.
 45. A system-in-package apparatus comprising: a semiconductivebridge including an active surface and a backside surface; first- andsecond pluralities of interconnect pillars extending from the activesurface; an interconnect package including a die side and a land side,wherein the interconnect package communicates from the die side to theland side; a third plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on theinterconnect package at the die side; a first semiconductive die coupledto the first- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars; a secondsemiconductive die coupled to the second plurality of interconnectpillars; and wherein the first and second semiconductive dice areaffixed in a capping material, and wherein the capping material contactsthe first- second- and third pluralities of interconnect pillars. 46.The system-in-package apparatus of claim 45, wherein the interconnectpackage is a first interconnect package, further including: a secondinterconnect package including a die side and a land side that aresubstantially coplanar with the first interconnect package die side andland side; a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on thesecond interconnect package at the die side, wherein the second- andfourth pluralities of interconnect pillars are coupled to the secondsemiconductive die, and wherein the capping material contacts the fourthplurality of interconnect pillars.
 47. The system-in-package apparatusof claim 45, further including a passive device coupled to thesemiconductive bridge at a fifth plurality of interconnect pillars thatare disposed between the first- and second pluralities of interconnectpillars.
 48. A method of assembling a bridge—containing asystem-in-package (SiP) apparatus, comprising: attaching asemiconductive bridge and an interconnect package to a release layer,wherein semiconductive bridge includes an active surface and a backsidesurface; affixing the semiconductive bridge and the interconnect packagein a mass; removing the release layer; assembling first- and secondpluralities of interconnect pillars to the semiconductive bridge;assembling a third plurality of interconnect pillars to the interconnectpackage; coupling a logic die to first- and third pluralities ofinterconnect pillars; and affixing the logic die and the pluralities ofinterconnect pillars in a capping material, wherein the capping materialcontacts the semiconductive bridge active surface.
 49. The method ofclaim 48, wherein the interconnect package is a first interconnectpackage, further including: attaching a second interconnect package tothe release layer; affixing the second interconnect package in the mass;assembling a fourth plurality of interconnect pillars to the secondinterconnect package; coupling a memory die to second- and fourthpluralities of interconnect pillars; and affixing the memory die and thepluralities of interconnect pillars in the capping material.
 50. Themethod of claim 49, wherein the semiconductive bridge is a firstsemiconductive bridge, the method further including: attaching a thirdinterconnect package and a second semi conductive bridge to the releaselayer; affixing the third interconnect package and the secondsemiconductive bridge in the mass; coupling a user interface to thethird interconnect package and the second semiconductive bridge; andaffixing the user interface in the capping material.
 51. The method ofclaim 50, further including: assembling an electrical bump array to thefirst- second and third interconnect packages at the land side; andassembling a board to the electrical hump array.
 52. The method of claim48, further including: assembling an electrical bump array to theinterconnect package at the land side; and assembling a board to theelectrical bump array.
 53. A computing system containing asystem-in-package (SiP) apparatus, comprising: a semiconductive bridgefixed in a mass, the semiconductive bridge including an active surfaceand a backside surface, and the mass including a die side and a landside; first- and second pluralities of interconnect pillars extendingfrom the active surface; a first interconnect package fixed in the mass,wherein the first interconnect package communicates from the die side tothe land side; a third plurality of interconnect pillars disposed on theinterconnect package at the die side; a second interconnect packagefixed in the mass, wherein the second interconnect package communicatesfrom the die side to the land side; a fourth plurality of interconnectpillars disposed on the second interconnect package at the die side; afirst semiconductive die coupled to the first- and third pluralities ofinterconnect pillars; a second semiconductive die coupled to the second-and fourth plurality of interconnect pillars; wherein the first andsecond semiconductive dice are affixed in a capping material, andwherein the capping material contacts the first- second- and thirdpluralities of interconnect pillars; an electrical bump array coupled tothe first- and second interconnect packages at the land side; and aboard coupled to the electrical bump array, wherein the board includesan outer shell that provides electrical insulation to the SiP apparatus.54. The computing system of claim 53, further including: a secondsemiconductive bridge fixed in the mass; a third interconnect packagefixed in the mass, wherein the third interconnect package is exposed asboth the die side and the land side; and a user interface coupled to thesecond semiconductive bridge and the third interconnect package.